kapa
kápa with stress marks
cape, cloak
Usage Note
Kapa is from Spanish capa and refers to a cape or cloak worn over the shoulders. In the Philippine context it is associated with religious and theatrical costumes, particularly in traditional festivals and pageants such as Sinulog and Ati-Atihan where performers wear ornate, brightly colored capes.
Examples
" Maganda ang kapa niya. "
Natural Translation
Her cape is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the cape her.
" Nagsuot siya ng pulang kapa sa dula. "
Natural Translation
He/She wore a red cape in the play.
Literal Translation
Wore he/she of-the red cape in-the play.
" Ang bidang aktor ay nakasuot ng mahabang kapa na pumapagaspas habang siya ay naglalakad sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The lead actor wore a long cape that billowed as he walked across the stage.
Literal Translation
The lead actor is wearing of long cape that fluttering while he is walking on stage.
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